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Broken Arrow resident describes sewage backup that displaced her; attorney says tort claim filed
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Amanda Drake told council she was forced from her home after a city sewer backup on Aug. 17 damaged about half the residence. Her attorney said a tort claim has been submitted and requested city cooperation; staff said they would obtain the submitted materials and follow up.
Amanda Drake, a Broken Arrow resident, addressed the council under the citizens’ comment item to describe a sewer backup that entered her home on Aug. 17 and left the house temporarily uninhabitable.
“I have been a citizen of Broken Arrow for over 22 years,” Drake said. “On August 17, sewage — city sewage — backed up into my home, destroying almost about half of it, disturbing several rooms, including my master room.” She described weeks of mitigation, displacement and financial hardship, saying she had to borrow to pay for repairs and that the experience compounded existing grief after the recent death of her husband.
Drake’s attorney, Ryan Fulda, told the council a tort claim had been filed and asked for the city’s cooperation in resolving compensation so the matter could be closed more quickly. Fulda provided photographs and an itemized list of expenses to staff and asked the governing body to review the materials.
Council and staff confirmed receipt procedures. A city staff member said a copy of the materials would be made available to council; staff will follow up through established tort‑claim channels. No council action was taken during the citizens’ comment period, but staff indicated they would review the submission and engage the claimant’s representatives as appropriate.
